510(k) · Cleared
ClearedKymco Foru, Model EQ40
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. · INI Vehicle, Motorized 3-Wheeled
Cleared on Jun 10, 2008 as substantially equivalent to K051538 (Lerado China Limited, 2005) and 1 other predicate after a 50-day review. Its family tree reaches back 5 generations to 2002.
- Decided
- Jun 10, 2008
- Review
- 50 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- INI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 5 generations to K013763 (2002). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 5 generations backK013763 Wu's 4-Wheeled Neo Scooter, WT-L4Wu'S Tech Co., Ltd. · 2002
- 4 generations backK033239 BE-Mobile 4-Wheeled Electric Scooter, Model DK S500Tung Keng Enterprise Co., Ltd. · 2003
- 3 generations backK043326 Bewell, Model SC 20Cycling and Health Tech. Industry R&D Center · 2005
- 2 generations backK051538 Avanticare, Model SA4022Lerado China Limited · 2005
- 1 generation backK072630 Foru, Model EQ30Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. · 2007
- This deviceK081133 Kymco Foru, Model EQ40Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. · 2008
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −5 | K013763 | Wu's 4-Wheeled Neo Scooter, WT-L4 | Wu'S Tech Co., Ltd. | 2002 | — |
| −4 | K033239 | BE-Mobile 4-Wheeled Electric Scooter, Model DK S500 | Tung Keng Enterprise Co., Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| −3 | K043326 | Bewell, Model SC 20 | Cycling and Health Tech. Industry R&D Center | 2005 | — |
| −2 | K051538 | Avanticare, Model SA4022 | Lerado China Limited | 2005 | — |
| −1 | K072630 | Foru, Model EQ30 | Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. | 2007 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K081133 | Kymco Foru, Model EQ40 | Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd. | 2008 | — |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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Top candidate predicates for a new INI device
- #1 K231428 Mobility Scooter (Models: W3431D)score 23.1 · 9 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (2)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K051538 | Avanticare, Model SA4022Summary page 1…Medical specialty (Panel): Physical Medicine Device Regulation number: 890.3800 Product Code: 89INI Classification: Class II Predicate devices AVANTICARE SA4022(K051538)/ LERADO CHINA LIMITED ForU EQ30(K072630)/ KWANG YANG MOTOR CO., LTD. Intend use of device KYMCO ForU EQ40 scooter is intende… | 2005 |
| * | K072630 | Foru, Model EQ30Summary page 1…ne Device Regulation number: 890.3800 Product Code: 89INI Classification: Class II Predicate devices AVANTICARE SA4022(K051538)/ LERADO CHINA LIMITED ForU EQ30(K072630)/ KWANG YANG MOTOR CO., LTD. Intend use of device KYMCO ForU EQ40 scooter is intended for an indoor/outdoor scooter that prov… | 2007 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 6 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.2 years on median.
- None of the 5 ancestors has a recall.
- 7 other devices also cite its predicate K051538.
How does its category compare?
All INI devicesINI Vehicle, Motorized 3-Wheeled: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2008, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · INI
21so far in 2026, the most since 2007
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · INI
111in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · INI
1in 2013
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · INI
26in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code INI, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 18 | 29 | 2 | 64 |
| 2008 | 7 | 28 | 0 | 29 |
| 2009 | 12 | 41 | 0 | 25 |
| 2010 | 5 | 46 | 3 | 56 |
| 2011 | 5 | 130 | 3 | 70 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | 172 |
| 2013 | 2 | — | 1 | 454 |
| 2014 | 1 | — | 0 | 567 |
| 2015 | 9 | 202 | 0 | 151 |
| 2016 | 1 | — | 0 | 76 |
| 2017 | 5 | 191 | 0 | 45 |
| 2018 | 3 | 266 | 0 | 51 |
| 2019 | 4 | 298 | 0 | 25 |
| 2020 | 1 | — | 0 | 26 |
| 2021 | 5 | 575 | 0 | 41 |
| 2022 | 6 | 159 | 0 | 41 |
| 2023 | 9 | 123 | 0 | 32 |
| 2024 | 8 | 137 | 0 | 31 |
| 2025 | 15 | 111 | 0 | 26 |
| 2026 | 21 | 108 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
To provide mobility to disabled or elderly persons limited to a seated position.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K081133 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K081133: Kymco Foru, Model EQ40.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K081133
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026